Eat Your Carrots and Your Spinach

Sure, our moms told us to eat our carrots so we’d have healthy eyes, but as adults we don’t always think about how good nutrition impacts our vision. According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), studies show a strong correlation between good nutrition and the prevention of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or cataracts, the two leading causes of vision loss and blindness. About 43 million Americans suffer from these eye diseases. Eating foods rich in antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, essential fatty acids, vitamins C and E and the mineral zinc can help you protect your eyes and ward off eye problems. Yes, carrots do provide the beta-carotene that helps us see at night, but dark, leafy greens overtake carrots as healthy eye foods because they are rich in lutein and zeaxanthin. The AOA recommends the following foods for eye health:

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LASIK & Cataract Specialist Dr. Kerry Solomon

If you’re searching for a world renowned LASIK and cataract specialist in Charleston, South Carolina, look no further than Dr. Kerry Solomon, MD. Since 2002, Dr. Solomon has been named “Top 50 Opinion Leaders in the Fields of Cataract and Refractive Surgery” and “Best Doctors in America” by Castle Connolly. Dr. Solomon’s main focus is achieving the best possible results, with the utmost patient safety and comfort. If you are ready to begin your vision journey please contact Dr. Solomon today to schedule your free consultation.

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